Side Effect by Initio Parfums Privés is an eau de parfum that is built on rum, tobacco, saffron and hedione. It reads mostly warm and sweet on our scent profile, at a strong strength. Its least common notes on our list are cinnamon and sandalwood. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.
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The 10 closest in the collection
Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.
- 68%
1.Mancera
Red TobaccoSimilar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2017
Both have cinnamon, tobacco and saffron.
From $135 for 60 ml (2 oz)
- 68%
2.Viktor&Rolf
Spicebomb ExtremeSimilar · Eau de parfum · For men · 2015
Both have cinnamon, tobacco and saffron.
From $125 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 63%
3.Lattafa
KhamrahSimilar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2022
Both have cinnamon.
From $49.99 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 62%
4.Chanel
ÉgoïsteSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1990
Both have cinnamon, tobacco and sandalwood.
Price at retailer
- 60%
6.Tom Ford
Noir ExtremeSimilar · Eau de parfum · For men · 2015
Both have saffron and sandalwood.
From $165 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 59%
7.Amouage
GuidanceSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone
Both have saffron and sandalwood.
From $395 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 59%
8.Bvlgari
Man in BlackSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For men · 2014
Both have rum.
From $148 for 60 ml (2 oz)
- 58%
9.Joop!
HommeSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1989
Both have cinnamon, tobacco and sandalwood.
Price at retailer
- 58%
10.Parfums de Marly
AlthaïrSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For men
Both have cinnamon.
From $290 for 75 ml (2.5 oz)
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